WELCOME TO COGEL!

The COUNCIL ON GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS LAWS (COGEL) is the preeminent organization of government ethics administrators. COGEL members work in the fields of governmental ethics, freedom of information, elections, lobbying, and campaign finance.

Members include (1) governmental entities; (2) educational institutions; (3) organizations, such as law firms, and corporations; and (4) honorary members.

If you are not already a member of COGEL, we encourage you to explore our website and consider joining. Among the advantages of membership are its premiere annual conference, access to educational materials, including the annual Campaign Finance, Lobbying, and Ethics Blue Books, an opportunity to network with the top professionals in the fields of governmental ethics, freedom of information, elections, lobbying, and campaign finance.

COGEL provides exciting opportunities for professional growth for interested participants.

There are many benefits to a COGEL membership including a periodic newsletter, discussion forums on this website, a premiere annual conference, and the opportunity to network with colleagues in these fields.